To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed the entire object, paste this HTML in websiteTo link to this page, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed this page, paste this HTML in website

VCUVoice G6 pe.'
12u-' 1", .. __ "1-7
-<
I hSll
________________________ Virginia Commonwealth University _______________________ _
A Special Insert
Paradigm looks at
research activity,
including VCU's
research park,
international
research tips, an
Alzheimer's study
and advances in
genetics.
Bonds Win Overwhelming Approval
Construction Set To Begin for VCU Bond Projects
By John F. Sarvay
Now that Virginia voters
have expressed their support for
general obligation bonds support·
ing higher education, VCU is
warming up the cranes and pulling
out architectural plans.
"The bonds will unleash
$75 million in capital construction
at Virginia Commonwealth Uni­versity,"
President Trani told
members of the University Coun­cil
recently. Trani's figure
included funds already earmarked
by the university, as well as the
almost $43 million VCU will
receive from the bond package.
"That money becomes the
cornerstone for $125 million in
capital construction that is taking
place or will soon be taking place
at VCU," Trani said.
After Trani thanked the
many students, faculty and staff
who had supported the bonds, the
University Council applauded
Trani's hard work for the bonds
on VCO's behalf. Voters approved
the bond by a 73-27 percent
margin.
"It is clear from the results
that voters realized just how im­portant
these three bills were for
Virginia," said Donald C.
Gehring, special assistant to the
president for government affairs.
Bills releasing funds for parks and
recreation and mental health
projects were also approved by
voters.
Donald C. Bruegman, se­nior
vice president for
administration, discussed the
timetable for construction projects
with the University Council. (A
complete report of the November
University Council meeting can
be found on page 3.)
• The Medical Sciences Building
is already on the table. Working
drawings are being approved,
bidding is planned for February
and construction is expected to be
completed in December 1994.
• The Fine Arts Center is also
close to approval; preliminary
drawings should be submitted
next month. Bidding for the
project is planned for August,
1993, and construction should be
completed by November 1995.
• Classroom/laboratoryifaculty
office renovations-originally
planned five years ago-are being
updated. Bidding is planned for
December and renovations should
be completed by September 1994.
Continued on page 2
President Thanks Employees for Support
During General Obligation Bond Effort
I would like to thank the hundreds of VCU employees who helped
with the successful campaign for the General Obligation Bond Bill
package.
The efforts of employees who attended informational meetings,
spoke to area groups about the bills and discussed the issue with family,
friends and coworkers resulted in an overwhelming vote of support from
Virginia voters. The support and interest of the university community was
reflected in the polls.
All three bills are important to Virginia, but the bill for higher
education construction projects is a key step in VCO's future. The passage
of the bill will result in long-overdue capital growth at VCU and at other
institutions of higher education throughout the commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Eugene P. Trani
President
Helping Access Technology
The Biomedical Engineering Program has established a computer facility for those
with visual impairments and those who use wheelchairs. The facility, in Sanger Hall,
room 3-050, has a scanner, a text enlarger, a Braille printer and a voice synthesizer .
Dr. Richard Freer (pictured), director of the program, says that the facility is also
wired to the mainframe computer so that users can access e·mail and other features
of the university system. For more information call 786·2403.
Photo by Mark Harvey
l'--______ J

VCUVoice G6 pe.'
12u-' 1", .. __ "1-7
-<
I hSll
________________________ Virginia Commonwealth University _______________________ _
A Special Insert
Paradigm looks at
research activity,
including VCU's
research park,
international
research tips, an
Alzheimer's study
and advances in
genetics.
Bonds Win Overwhelming Approval
Construction Set To Begin for VCU Bond Projects
By John F. Sarvay
Now that Virginia voters
have expressed their support for
general obligation bonds support·
ing higher education, VCU is
warming up the cranes and pulling
out architectural plans.
"The bonds will unleash
$75 million in capital construction
at Virginia Commonwealth Uni­versity"
President Trani told
members of the University Coun­cil
recently. Trani's figure
included funds already earmarked
by the university, as well as the
almost $43 million VCU will
receive from the bond package.
"That money becomes the
cornerstone for $125 million in
capital construction that is taking
place or will soon be taking place
at VCU" Trani said.
After Trani thanked the
many students, faculty and staff
who had supported the bonds, the
University Council applauded
Trani's hard work for the bonds
on VCO's behalf. Voters approved
the bond by a 73-27 percent
margin.
"It is clear from the results
that voters realized just how im­portant
these three bills were for
Virginia" said Donald C.
Gehring, special assistant to the
president for government affairs.
Bills releasing funds for parks and
recreation and mental health
projects were also approved by
voters.
Donald C. Bruegman, se­nior
vice president for
administration, discussed the
timetable for construction projects
with the University Council. (A
complete report of the November
University Council meeting can
be found on page 3.)
• The Medical Sciences Building
is already on the table. Working
drawings are being approved,
bidding is planned for February
and construction is expected to be
completed in December 1994.
• The Fine Arts Center is also
close to approval; preliminary
drawings should be submitted
next month. Bidding for the
project is planned for August,
1993, and construction should be
completed by November 1995.
• Classroom/laboratoryifaculty
office renovations-originally
planned five years ago-are being
updated. Bidding is planned for
December and renovations should
be completed by September 1994.
Continued on page 2
President Thanks Employees for Support
During General Obligation Bond Effort
I would like to thank the hundreds of VCU employees who helped
with the successful campaign for the General Obligation Bond Bill
package.
The efforts of employees who attended informational meetings,
spoke to area groups about the bills and discussed the issue with family,
friends and coworkers resulted in an overwhelming vote of support from
Virginia voters. The support and interest of the university community was
reflected in the polls.
All three bills are important to Virginia, but the bill for higher
education construction projects is a key step in VCO's future. The passage
of the bill will result in long-overdue capital growth at VCU and at other
institutions of higher education throughout the commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Eugene P. Trani
President
Helping Access Technology
The Biomedical Engineering Program has established a computer facility for those
with visual impairments and those who use wheelchairs. The facility, in Sanger Hall,
room 3-050, has a scanner, a text enlarger, a Braille printer and a voice synthesizer .
Dr. Richard Freer (pictured), director of the program, says that the facility is also
wired to the mainframe computer so that users can access e·mail and other features
of the university system. For more information call 786·2403.
Photo by Mark Harvey
l'--______ J